I felt so blessed that God made a way for me to come to the graduation ceremony of my translator friends! The ceremony was over a whole weekend, and very special and personal. When students graduate from highschool here, they don't have any kind of ceremony or anything. You just go and see your posted grade from your final exam; if you passed, you've graduated. And, well, that's it. There isn't really an opportunity to say your goodbyes or share plans for your future with your friends unless you see them outside of school.
Though I didn't have much time with the students (or graduates, I should say), I got to spend a lot of time with my friend Seyha and his family. I'm friends with his sisters too, and it was nice to see his youngest sister Ponlouer graduate! I'm very proud of her and have been praying for her (along with my other friends) that they would do well on their tests... and that God would guide their future paths. Sabbath evening was very special too, because the students each got a chance to say thank you to their teachers and family. I was touched at how many of them cried and really understood what kind of a sacrifice their educaiton was to their parents. And I was touched at how many of them could see that God really worked to provide for their tuition too. I'm very proud of you class of 2008!!! May God guide and bless each of you as you seek His path!
